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OX16 FBC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,621 mi
Last recorded48,621 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 FBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 48,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Electrical wiring insecure behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 48,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Electrical wiring insecure behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 48,370 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 39,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 39,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,601 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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OX16 FBC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OX16 FBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OX16 FBC registered?

OX16 FBC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is OX16 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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